Killanny Old Graveyard
In the southeast of the Parish, in the townland of Killanny, is one of Farney’s most ancient and unusual cemeteries. In this cemetery, which is attached to one of the parish’s oldest churches, are the remains of three private chapels and the walls of a friary. When the fabric of the Church was sold, the remains interred in it were transferred to the present day cemetery, which was opened and blessed in 1917. The oldest inscription recorded is 1706 while the most recent is 1921.
It was a very difficult task to obtain the following inscriptions but well worth it in the end.
1. A Limestone Headstone. Martin Mc Mahon Coolreagh. Erected by Jane Mc Mahon in memory of her husband Martin, who departed this life the 26th April 1826, aged 49 years. Also in memory of her daughter Mary Mc Mahon who departed this life 26th Oct 1832, aged 24 years. Also the above named Jane Mc Mahon, who departed this life 11th Aug 1841, aged 56 years.
2. A Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. Erected by Brian Kelly of Reteggart, in memory of his father Launce Kelly, who departed this life April 11th 1797, aged 60 years. Also his mother Catherine Kelly (alias Gartlan) who departed this life 23rd Dec 1793, aged 53 years. Also his wife Margaret Kelly (alias Mc Cabe) who departed this life March 9th 1808, aged 42 years. Also in memory of the above Bryan Kelly, who departed this life Sep the 1st 1835, aged 83 years.
3. A Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. - This stone was erected by Edward Murphy of Tullygoan in memory of his father Arthur Murphy, who departed this life February the 17th 1791, aged 84 years. Also his daughter Anne, who departed March 13th 1795, aged 24 years. Likewise his daughter Mary, departed April the 12th 1795, aged 17 years.
4. A White Marble Headstone with a broken top. I.H.S. Edward Murphy of Tullygoan, died 6th May 1886, aged 70 years. And his beloved wife Anne Murphy, died 24th June 1879, aged 52 years. Also of their son Thomas Murphy, died 17th August 1896, aged 50 years. Erected by their affectionate son Bernard Murphy.
5. A Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone was erected by Henry Brady of Annaghmarron in memory of his wife Rosanna Brady (alias Casey) who departed this life March 17th 1798, aged 45 years. Also of his daughter Elizabeth, whom departed this life Dec 13th, aged 18 years.
6. A Limestone Headstone. I.H.S. Erected by Matthew Farnan of Dromhilla in memory of his father Thomas Farnan, who died 1st May 1836, aged 71 years. Also his son Patrick Farnan, who died 18th Nov 1836, aged 32 years. Also his mother Mary Farnan, who died 6th December 1836, aged 60 years.
7. A Marker Stone. Hugh Mc Geough, 2-3 years of age.
8. A Limestone Headstone. I.H.S. Erected to the memory of Philip King of Radrumskeane, who departed this life Aug 6th 1833, aged 25 years. This small tribute of respect is placed here by his affectionate mother Mary King. Weep Not For Me Who Here Do Die, But Wep For Yourselves Who Are To Die.
9. A Celtic Cross. I.H.S. Thy Will Be Done. Erected by direction of Patrick Mc Kenna of Coolreagh and Drumever, who died 14th Jan 1900. In memory of his father and mother Patrick and Mary Mc Kenna. His brlother's Edward, William, Denis, Matthew, John. Also in memory of his wife Catherine, who died 8th April 1905. R.I.P.
10. A Limstone Celtic Cross on Top. I.H.S. In loving memory of Pat Mc Grane, Drumlurg, died Dec 1905. His wife Julia, ded Oct 1909. His son Patrick, died May 1921. R.I.P.
11. Crypt/Chapel. Here lieth the body of Rev. Doctor James Callan, Rector of the united parishes of Magheracloone and Killanny, and Vicar General of the Diocese of Clogher, who departed this life October 25th 1751, aged 53 years. Requiescat in Pace.
12. A Sandstone Headstone. Sacred to the memory of Bryan Short of Tullygoan who departed this life Sep 20th 1861, aged 75 years. Also his wife Jane Short, who departed this lfe Jan 24th 1772, aged 86 years. And their son John Short, who died 6th April 1882, aged 67 yeras.
13. A Limestone Headstone. I.H.S. Erected by James Gollogly of Mullaghmeen in memory of his father James, who departed this life Augutst 1795. Also his beloved wife Mary Gollogly (alias Raferty) who departed this life July the 10th 1850, aged 48 years. Also his mother Rose Gollogly (alias Carolan) who dep this life Aug 12th 1852, aged 106 years. Rest in Peace Amen.
14. A small Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone was erected by Laurence Kelly in memory of his mother Judge Kelly (alias Goodman) who departed this life March 18th 1766, aged 65 years.
15. A Limstone Headstone. Erected by John Callan of Brislanstown in memory of his father Patrick Callan, who died 13th April 1880. Of his sister Margaret Smith. who died 15th May 1880. And his mother Bridget, who died 24th Feb 1882. May They Rest In Peace.
16. A small White Marble stone. Of your charity pray for the soul of Bernard Byrne, Corcreagh House who died 21st Oct 1915.
17. A freestone Tablet. Here lieth the body of John Branon, who departed this life February February 10th 1796, aged 33 years. Also y body of his wife Anne.
18. A Sanstone Headstone. I.H.S. Erected by Pat Martin of Ballymackney in memory of his wife Margaret Martin (alias Duffy) who departed this life May 27th 1803, aged 72 years. Also the body of the above Pat who departed this life June the 10th 1804, aged 81 years.
19. A Large Slate. Erected by Patrick Matthews of Tully in memory of his beloved mother Mary, who died August 22nd 1843, aged 76 years. And his father James, who died August 20th 1845, aged 78 years. Also his son Michael, who died Dec 1st 1865, aged 18 years. And his daughter Mary Byrne, who died Feb 24th 1871, aged 35 years. May They Rest In Peace Amen.
20. A Sanstone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone wsa erected by Matthew Byrne of Tullygoan in memory of his father James Byrne, who departed this life April 4th 1784, aged 65 years. Also his mother Mary Byrne (alias Mc Mahon) who departed this life February the 22nd 1792, aged 59 years. And likeswise his brother Thomas Byrne, who departed this life April 28th 1796, aged 31 yeras. Also in memory of his wife Judith Byrne who departed this life Sep 30th 1824, aged 50 years.
21. A Limstone Celtic Cross. Of your charity pray for the soul of Bryan Berne, who died 12th Jan 1873, aged 74 years. Also his wife Catherine, who died 29th April 1883, aged 73 years. R.I.P.
22. A Limestone Headstone with broken top. Erected in memory of Mary Marron, the beloved wife of Patrick Connolly of Stardeen, who died 3rd Sep 1871, aged 35 years. Also their grandmother Sarah Connolly, died 8th Jan 1889, aged 98 years. R.I.P.
23. A Limestone Headstone. In Hoc Signo Vinces - Requiescant in Pace. This monument was erected by the Rev. Bryan Kelly, Parson of Killanny, who departed this life May 4th 1802, aged 57 years. Also his father Edward Kelly, who died March 26th 1783, aged 67 years. Also his mother Mary Kelly (alias Mc Mahon) who died July 6th 1788, aged 64 years. Here are deceased the remains of Rev Philip Kelly, who de this life May 2nd 1815, aged 57 years.
24. A Sanstone Cross Headstone. I.H.S. Pray for the soul of Bryan Kelly, who dyed 1706. Done by his son. R.I.P.
25. A Sandstone Headstone. This stone was erected by Patrick Mc Mahon in memory of his father Peter Mc Mahon of Tivedoon Seniour, who departed this life July 12th 1795, aged 89 years.
26. A Slate Stone. Erected by John Tiernan of Dundalk in memory of his father Tiernan, who departed this life November 1st 1811, aged 34 year.
27. A Small Limestone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone was erected by Laun Shovelan of Carrickmacross in memory of his father Patrick Shovelan, who dep this life April the 21st 1761, aged 70. Also his son Luke, who died June the (?) 1762, aged 15 years.
28. A Limestone Headstone. Erected in memory of John Byrne, late of Carrickmacross, who died the 21st July 1821, aged 60 years. Also his son John who departed this life May 19th 1864, aged 64 yeras. Also Mary, the beloved wife of the last named John, who departed this life April 1st 1850, aged 46 years. R.I.P.
29. A Sandstone Headstone. This stone was erected by Mich Callan in memory of his grandfather Mich Callan, who departed this life Sep 24th 1751, aged 52 years. Also his father Laughlin Callan, who departed this life March the 17th 1769. Also his mother Agnes Callan (alias Matthews) who departed this life Sep 24th 1786, aged 64 years.
30. A Slate Stone. Erected by Patrick Dooley, Anahermoan, in memory of his father Hugh Dooley, who departed this life April 3rd 1857, aged 60 years. Also his mother Mary Dooley, who departed this life December 22nd 1854, aged 50 years.
31. A Limestone Celtic Cross on top, lying horizontal. Erected by James Roddy as a tribute of respect to his beloved mother Elizabeth Roddy, who departed this life 10th May 1868, aged 72 years. Also his son Peter, died 10th August 1800, aged 11 months. And the above James Roddy, who died 22nd Feb 1886, aged 58 years. Also hsi beloved wife Kate, who died 22nd July 1886, aged 38 years.
32. A Small Sanstone under the yew tree. I.H.S. This stone was erected by Edward Thomas Patrick and Simon Kelly of Dromcargey, in memory of their father Patrick, who departed this life March 10th 1760, aged (65?) years.
33. A Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone was erected by Matthew Byrne of Tullgoan in memory of his father James Byrne, who departed this life April 4th 1784, aged 65 years. Also his mother Mary Byrne (alias Mc Mahon) who departed this life February the 22nd 1792, aged 59 years. And likewise his brother Thomas Byrne, who departed this life April 28th 1796. aged 31 years. Also in memory of his wife Judith Byrne who departed this life Sep 30th 1824, aged 50 years.
34. A Slab Stone, Coat of Arms. Here lieth the body of Wm. Byrne, Apothecary, who departed this life Dec 3rd 1755, aged 65 years. Thomas Byrne, obit (?). Alice Byrne obit (?). Ann Byrne, obit March 1777. Mary Byrne, obit April. Requiescant in Pace.
35. A Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. Here lieth the body of James Mc Cabe, who departed this life Decemb The 7th 1747, aged 67 years. Erected by his son Redmond.
36. A Limstone Headstone. I.H.S. Gloria in Excelsis Deo. This stone was erec by Patrick Duffy in memory of his father Bryan Duffy who departed this life April 6th 1766, aged 69. Also his mother Elinor Duffy, who dep Nov 9th 1768, aged 60.
37. A Limstone Headstone. This stone was erected by Pat Mc Mahon of Donelty in memory of his daughter Roseanna Mc Mahon, who dep this life Jan 16th 1787, aged 18years. also his sons.
38. A Slab Slate. This stone was placed her by James Curtis of Rocktit in memory of his father Bernard Curtis, who departed this life the 6th July 1821, aged 80 years. Also his brother Patrick Curtis, who departed this life on the 11th June 1809, aged 22 years. Also of his mother Anne Curtis, who departed this life on the 14th July 1825, aged 86 years. and also his son Patrick Curtis, who departed this life on the 16th August 1836, aged 21 years.
39. A Limestone Headstone. This stone was erected by Hugh Matthews of Loughanlea, in memory of his daughter Bridget, who departed this life Febry. The 23rd 1798, aged 26 years. Also his son Hugh, who departed June 24th 1801, aged 18 years.
40. A Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone was erected by Henry Hault in memory of his son Bartholomew Hault, who departed this life April 21st 1771, aged 24 years.
41. A Slate Slab. Here are deposited the remains of the Rev Philip Gartlan, Pastor of Killanny, who departed this life May the first A.D. 1827, aged 76 years. Erected by George Gartlan of Lannett. Also in memory of his son Pat Gartlan, who departed this life April 19th 1828, aged 17 years. Also in memory of his son Matthew Gartlan, who departed this life 28th April 1841, aged 21 years. Also in memory of hsi beloved wife Elizabeth Gartlan, who departed this life the 8th April 1848, aged 66 years.
42. A Sandstone Headstone. Peter and Rose Clinton.
43. A Large Sandstone Headstone. Erected by Matthew Finegan of Kennellyduff in memory of his wife Anne, died 31st July 1880, aged 64 years. The above Matthew Finegan, who died June 10th 1889, aged 88 years. His grandson Matthew Mc Cartney, Leege, who died Dec 22nd 1914, aged 22 years.
44. A Freestone Tablet. Here lieth body of Henry Corr, who departed this life March 7th 1761.
45. A White Marble Celtic Cross on Tully Top. Erected by Peter Byrne of Tully in memory of his beloved father Owen Byrne, who died April 6th 1883, aged 85 years.
46. A Limestone Headstone. Erected by Patt Byrne of Tully in memory of his son James Byrne, who departed this life 15th Feby. 1882, aged 17 years.
47. A Limstone Headstone. This stone was erected by Peter Mc Mahon of Aughill in memory of his son Peter, who departed this life November 22nd 1800, aged 67 years.
48. A Sandstone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone was erecd. By Owen Woods of Drumganny in memory of his father Willm. Woods. (The remainder of the inscription is buried)
49. A Sandstone Headstone. Erected by Peter Campbell of Killanny Bawn in memory of his father Patrick Campbell, who departed this life 1stFebruary 1817, aged 73 years. Also in memory of the above named Peter Campbell, who departed this life May the 30th 1841, aged 70 years.
50. A Freestone Headstone. Thi stone was erected by Matthew Mc Ginnis of Oakiare in memory of his wife Mary Mc Ginnis, who departed this life December 2nd 1806.
51. A Celtic Top Headstone. Sacred to the memory of Jane Coleman, who died 18th June 1884, aged 90 yeras. R.I.P. Also in memory of her beloved father Bryan Shevlin of Shanragh, aged 104. R.I.P. Erected by her son Patrick Colemman of Donaghmoyne.
52. A Limestone Headstone. This stone was erected by Pat Bellew of Ballyregan in memory of his father John Bellew, who departed this life March 17th 1786, aged 65 years. Also his wife Alce Bellew (or otherwsie Byrne) who departed this life February 16th 1789, aged 60 years. Also Briget Bellew, who departed this life May 6th 1780, aged 30 years.
53. A Limsetone Headstone. Erected in memory of James Bierne, late of Lanett, who died 24th July 1826, aged 73 years. Also his wife Eleanor Bierne, who departed this life November 1st Anno Domina 1831, aged 77 years. Also Laughline Bierne, who departed this life April the 24th 1849, aged 53 years.
54. A Limestone Headstone. This stone was erected by Ed Shovlen of Tivedoon in memory of his father Daniel, who departed this life Aug 11th 1804, aged 88 years. Also his mother Catherine, died 1st March, 1803 aged 72 years.
55. A Limestone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone was erected by Maurice Duff in memory of his father Owen Duff who departed this life May 16th 1770, aged 50 years. Also his mother Eleanor Duff (alias Ward) who departed this life Mat the 12th 1774, aged 50 years.
56. A Freestone Tablet Headstone. I.H.S. Here lieth the body of Tho Mc Evoy who depar this life Nov 12th 1789, aged 76 years.
57. Here lyeth the Body of James Callon 1778.
58. A Limestone Headstone. Erected by Patrick Byrne in memory of his beloved mother Bridget Byrne of Anncroff, who died 8th Sep 1853, aged 60 years. Also in memory of his beloved father Peter Byrne, who departed this life on the 30th June 1865, aged 72 years. Also his brother James Byrne of Momoney, who died 15th Oct 1906, aged 73 years.
59. In the Crypt/Chapel. Erected by sorrowing children to the memory of their much loved mother Kate Kelly Anahean House Co. Monaghan, who departed this life Nov 4th 1875, aged 58 years. R.I.P. "For her soul plesaed God, therefore he hesitated not to bring her out of the midst of her iniquiries." Wis 4.14.
60. In the Crypt/Chapel. Mary Byrne, died 28th August 1917.
61. A Celtic Cross Headstone. Erected by Peter Marron, Mont: U.S.A. Jessu Have Mercy, Mary Help. In memory of his mother Katherine, died Dec 27th 1875. Also his sister's Alice, Teresa and Anne Jane, died young. R.I.P.
62. A Sandstone Headstone. THis stone was erected by Mich Mc Geough of Louth in memory of his father Peter Mc Geough, who died Dec 10th 1817, aged 75 years.
63. A Limstone Headstone. Here lieth the body of Philip Sheflan, who departed this life Febr 1st 1754, aged 55 years. Erected by his son Daniel Sheflan.
64. A White Marble Headstone. Pray for the soul of Patrick Magennis of Tullygoan, who died 25th Sep 1873, aged 70 years. Erected by his affectionate daughter Mrs. Bernard Murpph.
65. A Limestone Headstone. This stone was erected by Luke Shovelan, Carrickmacross in memory of his father Patrick Shovelan, who departed this life January 31st 1761, aged 70 years. Also his son Luke, who died 5th June 1782, aged 13 years.
66. A Limstone Headstone. This stone was erected by Sylvester Mc Mahon in memory of his father Pete Mc Mahon of Tivedoon Juniour, who departed this life DEcember 10th 1790, aged 54 years. Also his mother Judith Mc Mahon.
67. Here lieth the body of Owen Mc Gahan, Blacksmith, who departed this life August 16th 1803, aged 75 years. Erec by his son John Mc Gahan.
68. A Slate Headstone. This stone was erected by Mrs Esmay Farrell of Sydney, to the memory of her father Piers Murphy of Lowertown, who died 22nd September 1855, aged 74 years. On your charity pray for the repose of his soul. Requiescat in Pace. Amen.
69. Here lieth the mortal remains of Alice Walsh of Leeg, who departed this life the third day of March 1814, aged 61 years. May she rest in peace. Amen.